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title: "Elsevier Read and Publish Extension 2025"
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# Elsevier Read and Publish Extension 2025

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db97c826-9d5a-4bf6-9fd4-6e2a3357e45e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Elsevier Read and Publish Extension 2025" contract, led by the University of Bristol, has reached the award stage. This tender falls under the subscription services category (CPV code 79980000) and pertains to the provision of access to Elsevier journals and open access publishing for UK authors. The contract, valued at £846,558.50, will be executed in the South West region of the United Kingdom and will run from 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2025. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the award date on 24th September 2024 and the publication date on 30th September 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in subscription services and academic publishing. Companies with a focus on providing digital content and services to educational institutions are particularly well-suited to this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria specified in the tender. Securing this contract can help businesses expand their footprint in the academic publishing market and contribute to the open access movement in the UK.

## Notice

Ongoing access to journals in the Elsevier portfolio along with unlimited open access publishing to UK authors

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b983d2d1-658e-4cef-9b86-5b4776282927 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £846,558 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £846,558 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JISC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2024 at 09:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b983d2d1-658e-4cef-9b86-5b4776282927

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b983d2d1-658e-4cef-9b86-5b4776282927
  30th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tenders.bris.ac.uk

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